Year: 2025
Eastern Congo rebel alliance declares ceasefire starting on Feb. 4
The Eastern Congo rebel alliance that includes the M23 has declared a ceasefire for humanitarian reasons starting on…
Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation, Stilfontein solidarity picket, justice for Eswatini and other key events in civil society
Thursday, 6 February marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation and the United Nations has reaffirmed its…
Trump’s threat to South Africa over land – what’s behind it?
President Cyril Ramaphosa defended South Africa's land policy on Monday after Donald Trump's threat to cut off funding because of what he…
Nigeria to block oil export permits for producers who do not fill refinery quotas
Nigeria's upstream oil regulator said on Monday it would deny export permits for oil cargoes from producers who…
Trump attack on South Africa exposes divisions over race and land
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his land reform policy on Monday against an attack by Donald Trump…
Morocco’s unemployment rate rises to 13.3% in 2024 as drought hits farmers
Morocco’s unemployment rate rose to 13.3% in 2024 from 13% a year earlier, as the farming sector continues…
Ugandan shilling steady; importer dollar demand low
The Ugandan shilling was stable on Monday with dollar demand from merchandise importers and commercial banks subdued, traders…
US strikes in Somalia killed ‘key’ ISIL figures, says regional government
The government of Somalia’s semiautonomous Puntland region says military strikes by the United States in the Golis Mountains…
Africa’s big copper countries set their sights on the profits of trade
Africa's biggest copper producers, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, are working on deals to gain exposure…
Kagame threatens SA as SANDF forces remain beleaguered in DRC and peace efforts falter
After two phone calls between the two presidents this week, Kagame posted a belligerent message on X on…
DRC leader vows ‘vigorous’ response as Rwanda-backed fighters advance
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s president has vowed a “vigorous” military response against Rwandan-backed fighters who have…
Uganda confirms outbreak of Ebola in the capital Kampala, one dead
KAMPALA, - Uganda has confirmed an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the capital Kampala, with the first…
